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Manawatu Herald, 12 July 1892, Page 2

An error occurred in the weekly attend - ance returns of the Foxton State School last issue, which is rectified to-day over the leader.

Tenders close to-morrow, at noon, for the position of custodian and sexton to the Foxton Cemetery.

Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's last Sunday, the Rev. Father Patterson, from Palmerston, officiating. The very inclement weather precluded many from attending.

The old building, known in days gone by as the Foxton Family .Hotel, is fast approaching demolition. Mr Williams as sures us that much good timber has been procured from it. We believe he intends to build on his section in Main-street.

A wedding took plaoe at All Saints' Church this afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr Twist, from Wellington, and Miss Easton, eldest daughter of Mr T. Easton, an old and respected resident of this town. The marriage ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Innea- Jones. The bride, who looked charming, was attired in a handsome dress of cream cashmere, with broche front, and flounce of !aoe, and the orthodox veil and wreath of orange-b ossoms. Shs carried a love'y bouquet, oomposed of maiden-hair fern and white roses, and was attended by her sister and a sister of the bridegroom, both in nun's vei ing, trimmed with ribbons. They a 'so wore vei s and wreaths. Miss Short presided at the organ, the ohoir singing " The voice that breathed o'er Eden," and as they left the Churoh the organist . p ayed the "Wedding March." Mr Fre 1 i- aston fu filed tne duties of best man. The newly-married coupe drove away amidst showers of rice. A great many friends and relations were present to wish them every happiness through life, and in which we heartily join.

The D.1.C., Wellington, alter their advertisement in this issue. It will be seen that bargains are offered in every department.

The mail coach from Kereru was delayed some hours yesterday, through waiting for the up train from Wellington, on account of a slip having happened on the line below Paikakaviki. No doubt the driver of the coach could well look over that if the roads were only a little more passable.

At the athletic meeting at Paris on July 9th Harold Batger, of Wellington, won the Hundred Metres Hurdle Handicap, with L. Cuff second. In the Four-hundred Metres Hurdle Handicap he beat the French record, with second place.

At the Wellington Steeplechase Meeting on Saturday lass Raven won the Trial Steeplechase, Waterbury the Hurdle Race, Gondolier the Ladies Trophy and Welter Handicap, Ingorangi the Wellington Steepleohase, Viola the Sell ng Hurdles, and Potaka the Hack Hurdle Race. In the first raoe— the Trial Handicap— Baven paid the nice dividend of £31.

While performing, in Wellington Mr Musih, of the Ovide-Musin Concert Party, waited on Archbishop Redwood, who was supposed to have a- very valuable violin. Mr Musin considered to be a veritable " Stracl," and worth at least £1000, and if played on a little more would be simply perfect. ■

In New Zealand there are 4,222 persons who are supported bjr voluntary and State contributions." ■ '

Mr Gladstone is ugtfally the first man in the House of Commons to come out in summer garb— white hat, immaculate white waistooat, grey. frock coat, and a marvellous button-hole.

Edison's marvellous phonograph or talking maohine will be on exhibition at the Public Hall, Foxton, for one night only— Saturday next, July 16th. Sergeant Manning, who has been in charge of the police, force in Palmerston for a number of years, is about to be promoted to Wei ington. As an evidence of the advancing price of stook we hear that Messrs Tennent and Simpson so d a number of bullocks during the week from the Brandon Hall Estate at £7 10s per head. — Advocate.

By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that a concert and enter* tainment is to be given for the benefit of the widow of the late Mr B. W. Jukes. The date fixed on is Tuesday next, 19th July. It is to be hoped the affair will be a success, as we hear the fami y are in much need of support. The programme will appear in our next issue.

What is it all coming to? A prohibition league, with a strong local committee, has been formed at Masterton. Surely the Government should settle the position by an Act this session in common fairness to all sides. We fear they will not, as though in the Old Country it used to be asserted that Tory and beer went together, in this colony without doubt it is Liberalism and beer, that is, the Liberalism of Ballanoe.

At the meeting of the subscribers of the Kangitikei Hospital Fund at Bulls on Wednesday, it was decided to divide the amount equally between the Wanganui, Wellington, and Palmerston Worth Hospitals.

On the discussion on the Oyster Fisheries Bill, Dr Newman suggested to the Minister that he should stock several miles of rocks with oyster spat, which he Baid would be conferring a great benefit on the country, especially considering how cheaply it could be done. That had been done in other countries, and had in every case proved eminently successful. We hope his suggestion may be attended to, but his " colour " is wrong.

That railway is badly wanted. The following little " blow " has been telegraphed from the South : — " Some fine samples of wheat from Central Otago have been received, and will be sent to Wellington to bliow the capabilities of the district. The milling value of these is given by the millers at 4s, whereas the top value of coastal is 2s Bd. The best wheat in the local market this year is from Central Otago. The velvet wheat of Strath-Taieri gives a yield of 50 bushels to the acre.

A letter received from Mr Ralph Steele, of the Payne Family of musioians, states that Mr Payne senior, died at Ballarat on June 18, after a short illness. He had left the family a week before, and had gone home as he was complaining of a severe cold, but the doctor found that there were two abscesses in his throat. Inflammation set in and death followed in a few days. Mr Payne had not quite recovered from his attack of influenza caught during his last visit to New Zealand, but the loss of his daughter Nellie in the spring of 1891 seems to have been a severe bow fo him, and since then he has never been the same man. On the news of his serious illness being received the family were sent for, but arrived an hour after he had died. They had just begun a tour through New South Wales, when they were recalled, but his desire was to see them all together. Both Mr Payne and Mr Steele were heavy financial losers over the Mercantile Bank, and, in consequence had to abandon their, projected trip to England.— Wairarapa Daily. A curious feat in photography has been achieved at Home, in the photographing of rifle bullets on the wing at the rate of 2000 ft per second. Professor Boys succeeded in this feat by catching the shadows cast by bullets flying between an electric spark light and a sensitive plate. The pictures showed not only one bullet, but also curves of refraction produced by the air in front of the bullet, being condensed, and that behind it rarifled.

A strange proceeding took place at Waikawa recently at the funeral of a Native woman. After the service had been read in the Maori language by a Native Minister, the deceased's body was lowered into the grave, and her earthly possessions, consisting of a sewing maohine, bedding, clothes, etc., were placed on top of the coffin. The funeral party then returned to thejxi/i to have the usual tangi. A petition has been presented to the House, through Mr J. G Wilson, M.H.R., from George Kemp, of Levin, late of H. M.S. Eolipse, asking for consideration for his naval services.

It is the intention of the Government to do something in the direction of appointing experts to grade flax, butter, cheese, and other agricultural produce exported from the colony.

We hear that a soiree in connection with All Saints' Church is to be held shortly in the Foxton Public

The steamer Huia, formerly a regular trader to this poit, came into the river on Sunday morning, and on the way up to the wharf took the ground, remaining there until 9 o'clock at night. She has taken up the running of the Queen of the South for a time.

A capsize occurred on Sunday morning in Main-street, through the jibbing of a horse in Mr J. Walls' trap. Fortunately nothing but the harness suffered.

The Tervanora has succeeded in pioking up one end of the single-oore cable, whioh has been buoyed, but has not been able to complete the splicing yet.

The Viotorian Mutual Building Society has suspended payment. The half-yearly meeting was held only last week, but no dividend was deolared, although £12,000 was carried forward to next year's acoount. Heavy withdrawals have taken plaoe since, and the directors felt themselves bound to suspend payment at all events for a time. The position of the Society has not been disclosed, but the directors declare that the institution is perfectly sound.

The Advocate's Wellington special wires : — The Ministerialists appear to be a good deal cast down at the result of the Rangitikei election, whioh seems to indicate a turn of the tide in the country districts favourable to the principles of the Opposition. They realise that a re action is .coming. The absence of all the Canterbury members from the Midland Railway meeting this morning gives rise to a good deal of comment, as the meeting t \vas held in a highly patriotic spirit.

A paper just published by Dr Jerisoh on the application of photography to the deteotion of crimes proves that by means of the camera not only erasions in a document whioh cannot be detected by the eye, but the minutest differences in the inks employed, can be demonstrated in an enlarged copy of the writing. Captain Abney, R.E., states that by means of photography he was enabled to bring out the original signature to a print under a spurious one whioh had been added, thus showing that the engraving, instead of being valuable was practioally worthless. An enjoyable dance was given by the employes of the Paiaka hemp mill last FridaySiight. The school-room was most tastefully decorated for the occasion, and guests arrived from Manakau, Shannon and the neighbourhood, about 70 being present. Dancing began at eight o'clock and was kept up till daylight. During welcome pauses, songs and recitations were given by several of those present. A most recherclie supper was provided, we hear, by Mr Godber, of Wellington. MrR. White made an efficient M.C., and great credit is due to the committee for the excellent manner in which all the arrangements were carried out. Had the room been a little larger it would have added much to the comfort of the dancers, as only twelve couples could be accommodated at one time ; however everything else was all that could have been wished. Miss Howan most kindly lent her piano for the occasion, and Messrs D. Wallace and Southerlands playing was irresistible.

A big sale of Surplus "Winter Stock will commence on Friday, July Ist, at The Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington.

We would earnestly advise all country settlers to make sure of this opportunity and try if possible to pay a visit to the Empire City during the continuance of this big sale at Ta Aro House, Wellington. Our Sale Price Lists will, on application, be forwarded postagj free from .the Big Sale at Te Aro House, Wellington;

' We feel sure that the expeuses of the trip would be far more than recouped and there would be the additional advantageof choosing from the largest and most varied lot of Bargains in the Province. If this is duy estimated a trip to the Te Aro House big sale will become a positive necessity. If unable to come, orders with cash c r t be sent to us direct and we will guarantee instant attention and prompt despatch from the Big Sale at Te Aro House, {Wellington. The annual stock-taking sale at the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, is now on. The feature of the annual sales of this inn is that the whole stock, without any reserve, is offered at greatly reduced prices, every article in stock being subject to reduction as the stock must be reduced at least £2000 previous to the Annual Balance, and purchasers have the benefit of a £6000 stock to select from. — advt.